Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 5:30 Pm Electronic Meeting

TOWNSHIP OF PELEE Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 5:30 pm Electronic Meeting

1. 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting - Call to Order

2. Confirmation of Previous Meeting Minutes a. Regular Meeting of Council, May 10, 2021

3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

4. Delegations

5. Reports a. Mayor Ray Durocher i) Report: OPP Detachment Board – Requesting a resolution to support two boards for the County of Essex and Pelee Island. b. Deputy Mayor David Dawson i) Transportation Teams Report: Ferry Service c. Councillor Dayne Malloch i) Resolution to support the immediate re-opening of Ontario with consideration to regional circumstances. d. Drainage Superintendent: Eric Chamberlain i) Report No. 2021 – 13 EC: To gain approval to enter into an agreement with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to obtain funding in the amount of $10,000 including applicable taxes for the completion of Municipal Drain Classification. e. Treasurer/Deputy Clerk – Michelle Feltz i) 2021 Budget Presentation f. Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk: Janice Hensel i) Resolution for final extension of existing parking permits to June 30, 2021. New parking permits to be required as at July 1, 2021.

6. Consent Reports a. Treasurer/Deputy Clerk – Michelle Feltz i) Report No. 2021 – 14 MF Financial Summary at April 30, 2021 and Budget to Actual Report at May 20, 2021 b. Treasurer/Deputy Clerk – Michelle Feltz i) Disbursements Report as at May 20, 2021 in the amount of $13,084.67.

7. Recognitions From Mayor Durocher:

8. Communications and Petitions a. Dave Epp, Member of Parliament, Chatham-Kent Leamington – Requesting municipalities pass a resolution to support a national 3-digit suicide prevention hotline line to Canada. b. Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and the Township of Terrace Bay – Requesting the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services review and update the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. c. Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin – Requesting the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Transportation map, treat, monitor and irradicate the re-growth of phragmites along provincial highways. d. Southwest Outdoors Club – Expressing support for and requesting the Township consider creating a Hungarian Partridge Hunt or expanding the Pheasant Hunt to include additional species. e. Dean Ware - Expressing support for and requesting the Township expanding the Pheasant Hunt to include additional species, specifically the Hungarian Partridge. f. Gravel Watch Ontario – Response to request for feedback on recent consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt and recognizing the need to preserve agricultural lands, water resources and the natural environment.

9. Scheduled Motions

Action Motions: a. To receive report no. 2021 – 13 EC regarding DFO Drain Classification be received and further that administration be directed to enter into the necessary agreements with Natural Resource Solutions Inc and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in order to obtain $10,000 including applicable taxes to complete municipal drain classification. b. Resolution to support the immediate re-opening of Ontario with consideration to regional circumstances. c. Resolution for final extension of existing parking permits to June 30, 2021. New parking permits to be required as at July 1, 2021.

Consent Motions: d. Township of Pelee consents to pass the following: i) To receive Report No. 2021 – 14 MF Financial Summary at April 30, 2021 and Budget to Actual Report at May 20, 2021 ii) Disbursements Report as at May 20, 2021 in the amount of $13,084.67.

10. Deferred Matters

11. Enquires

12. Emergent Matters

13. By-Laws a. By-Law 2021 - 16; Being a By-Law to Establish 2021 Tax Ratios; b. By-Law 2021 – 17; Being a By-law to Set and Levy Tax Rates and further to provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021. c. By-Law 2021 – 18; Being a By-Law to provide for the 2020 maintenance of the following municipal drains: Big Marsh and Curry Marsh d. By-Law 2021 – 19; Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings.

14. Adjournment Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 2. a.

TOWNSHIP OF PELEE Regular Meeting of Council Minutes Monday May 10, 2021 5:30 pm Electronic Meeting

Mayor: Ray Durocher Deputy Mayor: Dave Dawson Councillors: Dave DeLellis Dayne Malloch Sherri Smith Ouellette

Staff: Janice Hensel, CAO/Clerk Michelle Feltz, Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Kristine Horst, Administrative Assistant

Other: John Matheson, Strategy Corp Inc. Srusti Pandya, Strategy Corp Inc. Tony Haddad, Strategy Corp Inc. Yael Boyd, Strategy Corp Inc. Members of the Public

1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.

a. Regular Meeting of Council Agenda, May 10, 2021 Moved By: Councillor Dave DeLellis Seconded By: Councillor Sherri Smith Ouellette

2. Confirmation of Previous Meeting Minutes a. Regular Meeting of Council, May 10, 2021 Moved By: Councillor Sherri Smith Ouellette Seconded By: Councillor Dave DeLellis

3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest None

4. Delegations a. Strategy Corp Inc. i) Presentation of Final Report – Township of Pelee – Service Delivery Review 1. Purpose of review was to identify ways to modernize service delivery, reduce future costs, and make the best use of limited resources;

Page 1 of 5 2. Primary focus was to evaluate the Township’s services in order to achieve a more efficient and effective service delivery model, without compromising customer/ratepayer services or local control; 3. Gaps determined were vision, corporate policies and service standards, organizational capacity and financial gaps; 4. Three high-impact improvement initiatives were identified and explored in depth, including which gaps they would help to address and outputs of the outlined initiatives. These initiatives were: i. Corporate Planning ii. Organizational Review iii. Government Affairs

5. Reports a. Mayor Ray Durocher i) To encourage residents to participate in the 2021 Census and to stress the importance of the information collected in the planning of municipal, provincial, and federal service provision to our community. b. Chief Administrative Officer: Janice Hensel i) Resolution to appoint Daniel Main and Kevin Hodgins as Volunteer Firefighters - Pelee Island Fire Department. ii) Resolution to approve a temporary exception to By-law 2019 – 12 which provides for the Rules of Order and Procedure for Council and Committees to allow for Electronic Meetings to be held at 5:30 PM for the duration of any emergency period which has been declared.

6. Consent Reports a. Treasurer – Michelle Feltz: i) Disbursements Report as at May 6, 2021 in the amount of $ 149,233.35.

7. Recognitions None

8. Communications and Petitions a. Association of Municipalities of Ontario – Announcing Virtual 2021 Conference – August 15th – 18th, 2021 and advising delegation requests will be received until June 4, 2021. i) Communication received by the Corporation of the Township of Pelee from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. ii) CAO will send further communications to Council regarding the opportunity for attendance as well as delegation requests on topics such as the engineered flood line, ferry service, etc.

b. Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie – Advising of support of resolution from the Township of Archipelago regarding the Ministry of Transportation Road Management Action on Invasive Phragmites. i) Communication received by the Corporation of the Township of Pelee from the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie.

Page 2 of 5 c. Corporation of the Municipality of Calvin – Advising of support of resolution from the Town of Caledon endorsing a national 988 crisis hotline. i) Communication received by the Corporation of the Township of Pelee from the Corporation of the Municipality of Calvin.

d. Corporation of the Municipality of Calvin – Requesting the inclusion of fire department apparatus, equipment and structures as eligible categories in any future infrastructure stimulus funding programs. i) Communication received by the Corporation of the Township of Pelee from the Corporation of the Municipality of Calvin.

e. City of Burnaby, British Columbia – Proclamation: Day of Action against Asian Racism. i) Communication received by the Corporation of the Township of Pelee from the City of Burnaby.

f. Corporation of the City of Brantford – Requesting the Province of Ontario withdraw its prohibition on golfing and any other recreational activities while maintaining proper social distancing. i) Communication received by the Corporation of the Township of Pelee from The Corporation of the City of Brantford. ii) Council has given the directive to Administration to write a letter of support regarding the request for the Province of Ontario to withdraw its prohibition on golfing and any other recreational activities while maintaining proper social distancing.

9. Scheduled Motions

Action Motions a. Resolution 2021 – 47 was CARRIED Moved By: Councillor Dayne Malloch Seconded By: Councillor Dave DeLellis

“Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee hereby appoints the following to the Township of Pelee Fire Department as Volunteer Firefighters:

1. DANIEL MAIN 2. KEVIN HODGINS”

b. Resolution 2021 – 48 was CARRIED Moved By: Councillor Sherri Smith Ouellette Seconded By: Councillor Dayne Malloch

“Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee agrees to a temporary exception to By-law 2019 – 12 which provides for the Rules of Order and Procedure for Council and Committees to allow for Electronic

Page 3 of 5 Meetings to be held at 5:30 PM for the duration of any emergency period which has been declared.”

Consent Motions c. Resolution 2021 – 49 was CARRIED Moved By: Councillor Dayne Malloch Seconded By: Councillor Sherri Smith Ouellette

“Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby consents to the following item: i. Disbursements as at May 6, 2021 in the amount of $149,233.35.”

10. Deferred Matters None

11. Enquires None

12. Emergent Matters a. Councillor Dayne Malloch: Ferry Service i) Councillor Malloch would like to put forth a request to change the modified ferry schedule to include cargo runs Monday to Friday instead of only Tuesday to Thursday, and to consider changes to the allowance of only one person per vehicle for ferry crossings on the Pelee Islander 2. 1. Council in support of this request. 2. CAO to bring forward this request and concern during regular ferry service bi-weekly meetings with Ministry of Transportation, Owen Sound Transportation Company, and Pelee Island representation at the table. ii) Motion made by Councillor Malloch to send a letter to the applicable parties regarding reconsideration for the current modified ferry schedule.

Resolution 2021 – 50 was CARRIED Moved By: Councillor Dayne Malloch Seconded By: Councillor Sherri Smith Ouellette

“Be it Resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Pelee requests the Minister of Transportation acknowledge the Pelee Island ferry service as essential to the residents and economic sustainability of the island;

AND WHEREAS the Township recognizes and supports the importance and need for COVID-19 related protocols to ensure the safety and well- being of the employees of the Owen Sound Transportation Company and the public.

AND WHEREAS, the current, modified schedule does not meet the needs of the community to support vital essential service provision and the operation of business;

Page 4 of 5 THEREFORE, the Township requests that ANY decisions affecting the provision of ferry not be made in isolation of the end user of the service;

AND FURTHER that any service modification be discussed with the Township prior to implementation and communication to the public so impacts can be understood by all levels of government

This resolution to be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Rick Nichols and the Owen Sound Transportation Company.”

13. By-Laws a. Resolution 2021 – 51 was CARRIED Moved By: Councillor Sherri Smith Ouellette Seconded By: Councillor Dave DeLellis

“Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee hereby adopts By-Law 2021 – 06, third and final reading; Being a By-Law to provide for the New Maintenance Schedule for the Big Marsh Drain No. 4 based on the Drainage Report by Rood Engineering Ltd.”

b. Resolution 2021 – 52 was CARRIED Moved By: Councillor Sherri Smith Ouellette Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Dave Dawson

“Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee hereby adopts By-Law 2021 – 14; Being a By-Law to adopt the final report for the Township of Pelee – Service Delivery Review as prepared by Strategy Corp Inc.”

c. Resolution 2021 – 53 was CARRIED Moved By: Councillor Sherri Smith Ouellette Seconded By: Councillor Dave DeLellis

“Be it Resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee hereby adopts By-Law 2021 - 15; Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings.”

14. Adjournment Regular Meeting of Council adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

Raymond Durocher, Mayor

Janice Hensel, CAO/Clerk

Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 5. d. i) Report No: 2021 – 13 EC Date: May 20, 2021 Submitted By: Eric Chamberlain Subject: DFO Drain Classification Attachments: Natural Resource Solutions Inc. Proposal Pelee Municipal Drain Map List of Pelee Drains Purpose (Information/Action): To gain approval to enter into an agreement with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to obtain funding in the amount of $10,000 including applicable taxes for the completion of Municipal Drain Classification.

Overview

Annually, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans provides an email to the Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario to request a list of drain classifications on unrated municipal drains in their respective municipalities. The following is the correspondence for obtain drain classification for the Township of Pelee:

• April 1, 2021 - the Department of Fisheries and Oceans provided an email request a list from Ontario municipalities for list of drains to classify for presence of fish and fish habitat. • April 12 - the contract Drainage Superintendent provided a list for the Township of Pelee attached. With the communication with DFO, representatives advised that there is funding available to get a consulting or conservation authority to complete the drain classification. • May 13, 2021 - the contract Drainage Superintendent received another email on the drain classification request and potential for funding. On May 14, 2021, the contract Drainage Superintendent with the assistance of Natural Resource Solutions Inc. submitted a proposal for the completion of Drain Classifications for the Township of Pelee. • May 17, 2021 - the Department of Fisheries and Oceans provided approval for the funding of Drain Classification for the Township of Pelee.

Over the past couple of year, the contract Drainage Superintendent has submitted list and request to get the municipal drains classified on Pelee Island. The drain classification provide the Township with the information on whether there are fish presence in the municipal drain. With this classification information, the Drainage Superintendent can plan and understand when the Department of Fisheries and Oceans required involvement including permits under the drain class authorization process. The following is the list of drain classifications, descriptions and permit requirements:

Drain Classifications Description Permit Required Class E Drain Permanent flowing watercourse with Sensitive Class E Fish Species present Authorization Class C Drain Permanent flowing watercourse with No Class C Sensitive Fish Species present Authorization Class F Drain Intermittent watercourses dry for at least 3 None – if work months of the year completed in dry, frozen or there is no flow. Unrated No data available to support classification Class Authorization or Site Specific

Based on the chart above, by classifying municipal drains, the Drainage Superintendent is able to plan and complete maintenance on Class F drains with no involvement with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as long as we following the protocols provided by DFO. In addition, the Drainage Superintendent will be able to plan and obtain the necessary permits from DFO. The drain classification does not include endangered species protected under the Species At Risk Act (SARA). The plan will be to complete this process over the next couple of years in order to get all of the municipal drains classified on Pelee Island.

In the end, the drain classification through this process is provided to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to be included in the online Ag Mapping site. Currently, all municipal drains on Pelee Island are classified as unrated and would require Class Authorizations or Site Specific Authorization.

Financial Impacts The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has provided funding up to $10,000 including HST for the Township of Pelee to hire Natural Resource Solutions Inc. to complete Municipal Drain Classification under the Drain Classification Program. Recommendations

It is recommended that:

1. The report from the Drainage Superintendent dated May 20, 2021 regarding DFO Drain Classification BE RECEIVED;

2. The administration BE DIRECTED enter into the necessary agreements with Natural Resource Solutions Inc and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in order to obtain $10,000 including applicable taxes to complete municipal drain classification.

Eric Chamberlain Michelle Feltz Drainage Superintendent Treasurer Janice Hensel Chief Administrative Officer

EC/ May 20, 2021 P4165

Eric Chamberlain 1045 W Shore Road Pelee Island, ON N0R 1M0

Dear Mr. Chamberlain:

Re: Work Plan and Cost Estimate for Drain Classifications on Pelee Island

On behalf of Natural Resource Solutions Inc., I am pleased to provide this work plan and cost estimate for completing Drain Classifications on Municipal Drains on Pelee Island. This work plan is based on our understanding of the “Classifying Ontario Municipal Drains Protocol V 3.1” and the correspondence with yourself. email from Lisa Wren. We have utilized the excel file that outlines the drains that are needing to be assessed on the island and prioritized the ones that are likely to not be flowing.

Our proposal is based on assessing 20 Municipal Drains on Pelee Island that are expected to be not be flowing (Class F).

Natural Resource Solutions Inc. Natural Resource Solutions Inc. was established in 1998 to provide natural environment consulting services. Over the years we have provided services to municipalities, federal and provincial agencies, Conservation Authorities, private land developers, and the renewable energy industry. We have participated in a wide variety of project types including Renewable Energy Assessments, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, construction inspection services, environmental monitoring, peer reviews, as well as Species at Risk assessments and relocations. We have providing mussel consulting services since 2013 and have been involved in numerous mussel relocations, including obtaining permits both federally and provincially. We also regularly conduct fish relocations as part of maintenance or construction works.

Today, Natural Resource Solutions Inc. comprises over 45 full-time staff including 35 biologists. Our focus on natural environment biology has created a substantial depth of knowledge and expertise in this area. This allows us to provide outstanding services to our clients and project teams. We are a talented and knowledgeable team of biologists who provide a broad range of professional services in aquatic biology and leading expertise in freshwater mussels.

Proposal Scope of Work From our understanding, a list of priority municipal drains (excel file) was provided to DFO earlier in 2021 which outlined the Drain names, locations, nearest road crossing and date of last cleanout.

415 Phillip St, Unit C, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3X2 Tel: (519) 725-2227 Web: www.nrsi.on.ca Email: [email protected] Natural Resource Solutions Inc. P4165 May 20, 2021 The drains that NRSI have included to sample are identified below. The sampling will include whether the segments are flowing, vegetation and additional information. Te cost does not include any benthic invertebrate or fish community works. We have based these costs on completing the fish sampling on one reach per Municipal Drain. The are as follows: 1. Victoria Road Drain (Homeward Road to West Pump Road) 2. Carter Patsy Drain (Around Patsy Lane) 3. Ferguson Drain (north side along Parsons Road between Centre Dyke Road and Henderson Road) – 2 segments show on Ag. Maps 4. Furguson Drain North/South (north side along Parsons Road between Centre Dyke Road and Henderson Road) – 2 segments show on Ag. Maps 5. Carl Fetz Drain – Upper Segment (from Centre Dyke Road to where drain comes in from the south). 6. McInnis Drain (from Centre Dyke Road to along middle of Ruggle Run (south side)). – segment as identified on Ag. Maps 7. Malloch Drain (along North Shore Road) – 2 segments 8. Hamel Drain (along Henderson Road and through the field) 9. Extension of Hamel Drain (segment along west side of Henderson Road) 10. Hooper Drain – 4 segments as per Ag. Maps a. Along Henderson Road between Dyke Road to Browns Road b. Along Henderson Road between Browns Road to Ruggles Run c. Along Henderson Road between Browns Road to Ruggles Run d. Along Henderson Road from Ruggles Road down approximately 50m. 11. Irwin Parson North Drain – 5 segments as per Ag. Maps a. 3 Segments along the east side of Henderson Road between Ruggles Run and Parsons road b. 2 Segments along the east side of Henderson Road from Parsons to Henderson. 12. Henderson Drain (from Henderson Road south to T intersection) 13. Gardner Drain (north from Henderson Road, 1 segment) 14. South Branch of Parson’s Road Drain (along south side of Parsons Road) 15. North Branch of Parson’s Road Drain (along north side of Parsons Road) 16. Outlet of Parson’s Road Draing (runs north-south from Parsons Road) 17. Huffman Drain East (runs along east side of Cooper Road) 18. Huffman Drain West (runs along west side of Cooper Road) 19. Garno Drain – 4 segments (runs east-west and crosses under Homeward Road) 20. Whiteman Relief Drain – 2 segments a. Segment along Victoria Road b. Segment along Homeward, past Homeward Road to Centre Dyke Road 21. Churchill Drain (along west side of Henderson Road from Ruggles Run to Parsons Road). 22. Harris Drain North (along north side of Harris Road) 23. Harris Drain South (along south side of Harris Road)

Justification Classifying these drains is a priority in order to streamline the process for Municipal Drain maintenance on Pelee Island. Pelee Island is a unique system, as there are numerous pumps that maintain the larger drains that is connected to Lake Erie. Being on an island, having the drains classified allows the Municipality to identify intermittent features that could be grouped together for cleanout opportunities.

Deliverables The Classifying Ontario Municipal Drains Protocol (May 1, 2018) will be followed for the Municipal Drains identified above.

Re: Work Plan and Cost Estimate for Drain Classifications Natural Resource Solutions Inc. P4165 May 20, 2021 - The drains will be evaluated during the low flow period in 2021 (July through September). - The area examined will be a minimum 60 m in length, most likely longer to ensure the correct classification is applied. This area will be identified on a Map as a deliverable. - The flow determination method will be used and the flow sampling determination form filled out (Appendix 4A of the Protocol). o Vegetation will be documented - A summary of the information and the classifications will be provided to DFO as well.

Associated Costs The associated costs are based on two NRSI biologists completing the work. Two days of travel time has been included (Which also includes assessing 3 drains on travel days), and 5 drains per pay. It is expected that the NRSI staff will be on the island for 5-6 days completing the tasks required.

Brief Outline of Work Two NRSI biologists will travel to Pelee Island to complete the works. The biologists will stay on the island and complete the works prior to returning back to the mainland. They will bring the required equipment with them to complete the works (i.e. field sheets, etc.).

Start and End Dates of Contract The contract will start and end in 2021, with the field work occurring during the low-flow period and reporting being completed in the fall/early winter.

Contract Value The costs to complete the tasks identified above is $14,300 (plus HST) for sampling a minimum 20 drains as identified above. This includes travel, sampling time for two biologists, and disbursements (i.e. accommodations).

I have endeavoured to provide clear information regarding our proposed work and the associated costs. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Sincerely, Natural Resource Solutions Inc.

Gina MacVeigh, F.W.T. Aquatic Biologist

Although NRSI has put measures in place to continue to perform our services in light of the effects of COVID-19, should circumstances associated with COVID-19 arise that impact our cost estimate or timing, we will alert the client immediately. If a revised cost and/or timeline is warranted we will provide that to the client as soon as possible for consideration and approval. If you have any questions or require clarification or work plan adjustments, please contact our office for assistance.

NRSI shall not be liable or responsible, nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of

Re: Work Plan and Cost Estimate for Drain Classifications Natural Resource Solutions Inc. P4165 May 20, 2021 this agreement, if such failure or delay results from acts beyond NRSI’s reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of God, disease, flood, fire, war, invasion, terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; government order or law, action or inaction by any governmental authority, delays stemming from other team members’ input or deliverables, strikes, labour stoppages or other industrial disturbances.

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Purpose: To provide Council with supporting information to reference during the 2021 budget presentation.

Bank Balance and Interest

as at April 30, 2020 as at April 30, 2021 General bank account balance $739,328.56 $773,448.43 Operating loan $0.00 $0.00

Interest revenue $789.48 $389.19 Temporary borrowing costs $0.00 $0.00

Current Loan Balances

Monthly Loan Interest Rate Payments Balance at April 30, 2021 Maturity Date Commercial Term Loan - Grader and Capital Projects 3.25% $2,143.10 $193,917.57 December, 2024 Commercial Term Loan - Marina Docks 2.84% $1,945.63 $189,779.32 July, 2025

Commercial Term Loan - Water Treatment Plant Upgrade 2.49% $1,349.03 $138,837.91 December, 2025 Total Loans at April 30, 2021 $522,534.80

Recommendations: 1. Accept the report as information.

Respectfully submitted by, Michelle Feltz Treasurer/Deputy Clerk

Page 1 of 1 Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Township of Pelee Report Date List of Accounts for Approval Item No. 6. b. i) 5/20/2021 10:08 AM As of 5/20/2021 Page 1 Batch: 2021-00024

Payment # Date Vendor Name Reference Payment Amount

Bank Code: General - General Bank Account

Computer Cheques: 5065 5/19/2021 Allegra Marketing Security Envelopes/Stationary 415.84 5066 5/19/2021 Bell Canada Watt Line 13.77 5067 5/19/2021 Bell Canada Public Access Payphone-Airport 56.50 5068 5/19/2021 Caduceon Enterprises Inc. TC/EC MOE reporting 155.06 5069 5/19/2021 D & T Auto Parts 2005 Dodge Ram Repairs 359.11 5070 5/19/2021 Delage Landen Financial Serv. Copier/Fax Lease 75.65 5071 5/19/2021 Hamill Building Services VON apt keyed entry set 81.35 5072 5/19/2021 JBJ Trucking Water Testing Delivery 26.44 5073 5/19/2021 Leamington Sanitation Office Septic Pump 723.20 5074 5/19/2021 Messer Canada Inc Oxy Acetylene Tank 237.66 5075 5/19/2021 Munisoft Final Billing Webinar 123.17 5076 5/19/2021 Pelee Island Services Spring Opening and Repairs 618.11 5077 5/19/2021 Pitney Works Reset Postage Meter 1,139.30 5078 5/19/2021 Reliance Home Comfort Water Heater Rental 2nd quart 121.88 5079 5/19/2021 Software N Systems Computing Install SPAM Fil/Acc. Fix 435.05 5080 5/19/2021 Southpoint Industrial Supply split taper bushing 11.16 5081 5/19/2021 Technical Standards & Safety Fuel Safety Licence/inspection 740.00

Other: 2021164-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Streetlights 239.02 2021165-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro TS 38.96 2021166-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Municipal Office 213.95 2021167-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro WSW 980.73 2021168-Man 5/04/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Roads 92.38 2021169-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Airport 403.16 2021170-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Marina Dock 52.51 2021171-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Marina Office 30.08 2021172-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Bonnett Building 30.03 2021173-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Campground 75.37 2021174-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro CM 412.38 2021175-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro Farm 126.40 2021176-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. west washroom hydro 169.41 2021177-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro BM(N) 565.84 2021178-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro ESW 198.25 2021179-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro BM (W) 950.33 2021180-Man 5/05/2021 Hydro One Networks Inc. CLINIC/EMS HYDRO 813.14 2021181-Man 5/10/2021 Bell Conferencing Inc. conference line 33.90 2021182-Man 5/11/2021 Grand & Toy office/cleaning supplies 268.32 2021183-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Roads 122.87 2021184-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Transfer Station 74.40 2021185-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Farm Phone 74.40 2021186-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Marina 200.10 2021187-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Office 342.99 2021188-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Curry Marsh Phone 82.25 2021189-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada WSW Phone 130.72 2021190-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Big Marsh (W) Phone 74.40 Township of Pelee Report Date List of Accounts for Approval 5/20/2021 10:08 AM As of 5/20/2021 Page 2 Batch: 2021-00024

Payment # Date Vendor Name Reference Payment Amount

2021191-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Big Marsh (N) Phone 74.40 2021192-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Office Emerg Line 65.42 2021193-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Airport Phone 74.40 2021194-Man 5/12/2021 Bell Canada Office Fax 51.86 2021195-Man 5/30/2021 Bell Canada Campground 133.64 2021196-Man 5/18/2021 Collabria VISA Visa Monthly Payment 555.41

Total for General: 13,084.67

Certified Correct This May 20, 2021

Mayor, Raymond Durocher Treasurer Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 8. a.

Municipality of Chatham-Kent Corporate Services Municipal Governance 315 King Street West, P.O. Box 640 Chatham ON N7M 5K8 Tel: 519.360.1998 Fax: 519.436.3237 Toll Free: 1.800.714.7497 Regular Meeting of Council May 10, 2021 Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 8. b.

Via Email: [email protected]

Hon. Lisa M. Thompson Minister of Government and Consumer Services 5th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2J3

Dear Hon. Thompson:

Re: Time for Change Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Please be advised the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent at its regular meeting held on March1, 2021 passed the following resolution:

WHEREAS the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990 (MFIPPA) dates back 30 years;

AND WHEREAS municipalities, including the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, practice and continue to promote open and transparent government operations, actively disseminate information and routinely disclose public documents upon request outside of the MFIPPA process;

AND WHEREAS government operations, public expectations, technologies, and legislation surrounding accountability and transparency have dramatically changed and MFIPPA has not advanced in line with these changes;

AND WHEREAS the creation, storage and utilization of records has changed significantly, and the Municipal Clerk of the Municipality is responsible for records and information management programs as prescribed by the Municipal Act, 2001;

AND WHEREAS regulation 823 under MFIPPA continues to reference antiquated technology and does not adequately provide for cost recovery, and these financial shortfalls are borne by the municipal taxpayer;

AND WHEREAS the threshold to establish frivolous and/or vexatious requests is unreasonably high and allows for harassment of staff and members of municipal councils, and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality; 2

AND WHEREAS the Act fails to recognize how multiple requests from an individual, shortage of staff resources or the expense of producing a record due to its size, number or physical location does not allow for time extensions to deliver requests and unreasonably affects the operations of the municipality;

AND WHEREAS the name of the requestor is not permitted to be disclosed to anyone other than the person processing the access request, and this anonymity is used by requesters to abuse the MFIPPA process and does not align with the spirit of openness and transparency embraced by municipalities;

AND WHEREAS legal professionals use MFIPPA to gain access to information launch litigation against institutions, where other remedies exist;

AND WHEREAS there are limited resources to assist administrators or requestors to navigate the legislative process;

AND WHEREAS reform is needed to address societal and technological changes in addition to global privacy concerns and consistency across provincial legislation;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services be requested to review the MFIPPA, and consider recommendations as follows:

1. That MFIPPA assign the Municipal Clerk, or designate to be the Head under the Act; 2. That MFIPPA be updated to address current and emerging technologies; 3. That MFIPPA regulate the need for consistent routine disclosure practices across institutions; 4. That the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious actions be reviewed, and take into consideration the community and available resources in which it is applied; 5. That the threshold for frivolous and/or vexatious also consider the anonymity of requesters, their abusive nature and language in requests to ensure protection from harassment as provided for in Occupational Health and Safety Act; 6. That the application and scalability of fees be designed to ensure taxpayers are protected from persons abusing the access to information process; 7. That administrative practices implied or required under the Act, including those of the IPC, be reviewed and modernized; 8. That the integrity of the Act be maintained to protect personal privacy and transparent governments. 3

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Judy Smith at [email protected]

Sincerely,

Judy Smith, CMO Director Municipal Governance Clerk /Freedom of Information Coordinator

Lianne Rood, MP Dave Epp MP Rick Nicholls, MPP Monte McNaughton, MPP Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Association of Municipalities of Ontario AMCTO Legislative and Policy Advisory Committee Ontario municipalities Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 8. c. The Municipality of West Elgin 22413 Hoskins Line, Rodney Ontario N0L 2C0

May 14, 2021

At the Regular Meeting of Council on May 13, 2021 the Council of the Municipality of West Elgin passed the following Resolution:

Resolution No. 2021- 147 Moved: Councillor Rowe Seconded: Deputy Mayor Leatham Whereas Phragmites australis (Phragmites) is an invasive perennial grass that continues to cause severe damage to wetlands and beaches in areas around the Great Lakes; and

Whereas Phragmites australis grows and spreads rapidly, allowing the plant to invade new areas and grow into large monoculture stands in a short amount of time, and is an allelopathic plant that secretes toxins from its roots into the soil which impede the growth of neighbouring plant species; and

Whereas Phragmites australis results in loss of biodiversity and species richness, loss of habitat, changes in hydrology due to its high metabolic rate, changes in nutrient cycling as it is slow to decompose, and increased fire hazard due to the combustibility of its dead stalks, and can have an adverse impact on agriculture, particularly in drainage ditches; and

Whereas invasive Phragmites has been identified as Canada’s worst invasive plant species by Agriculture and Agrifood Canada;

Whereas the Ontario government has made it illegal to import, deposit, release, breed/grow, buy, sell, lease or trade invasive Phragmites under the Invasive Species Act; and

Whereas volunteers, non-governmental organizations and various municipalities have invested hundreds of dollars in investments and labour annually for more than eight years in executing management plans to control invasive Phragmites on roads, shorelines and in wetlands; and

Whereas roads and highways where Phragmites that are left untreated become spread vectors that continually risk new and treated wetlands and shoreline areas; and

P: 519.785.0560 ext 222 E: [email protected] F: 519.785.0644 www.westelgin.net Whereas according to “Invasive Phragmites Best Management Practices” by the Ontario Phragmites Working Group, best roadside management practices for Phragmites australis include detection, herbicide application, cutting, and re-treatment of re-growth as necessary; and

Whereas these best management practices are most effective when used in a multi- pronged approach as opposed to when used as stand-alone control measures; and

Whereas mother nature does not recognize political boundaries. Therefore, it is imperative that Municipalities, Districts, the Province and the Federal government work together in collaboration to eradicate Canada’s worst invasive plant species Phragmites australis;

Whereas the Municipality of West Elgin has been implementing measures for eradication of Phragmites over the past 3 years, including mapping of cells along Municipal and County Roadways, applying herbicide, cutting and monitoring re-growth; and ensuring clean equipment protocols for appropriate contract tenders; and

Whereas the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has carried out some Phragmites eradication along Provincial highways, however this process has not been successful because the process has not included a program to deal with surviving plants, and also has not dealt with growth beyond the road allowance, therefore enabling fast re-growth; and

Whereas in the past there has been no approved herbicide for use in wet sites; however, in 2020 a product (Habitat Aqua) has been approved for use in areas of lying water and along waterways in Ontario;

Now Therefore be it Resolved that the Municipality of West Elgin request the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to map, treat, monitor, and eradicate re-growth of invasive Phragmites annually on all Provincial highways, including areas beyond the road allowances, where Phragmites cells extend; and

Be It Further Resolved that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) communicates that strategy on mapping (detecting sites) and controlling invasive Phragmites on provincial highways, the specific highway management plans and results by each MTO region and each highway in the region and work in coordination with the Municipality of West Elgin; and

Be it Further Resolved that the Province of Ontario designate Phragmites australis as a noxious weed under the Noxious Weed Act; and in collaboration with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario Phragmites Working Group, and Ontario Municipalities, carry out a public education campaign regarding best practices in

P: 519.785.0560 E: [email protected] F: 519.785.0644 www.westelgin.net eradicating Phragmites; and if possible, develop a system of grants to support the uptake of these best practices by citizens; and

Be it Further Resolved that the Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of West Elgin directs staff to send this resolution to all Municipalities in Ontario; Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transportation (Canada); Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Ontario Minister of Transport; James Corcoran, General Services Coordinator, vegetation, MTO West Region; Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs; Jeff Yurek, MPP; and Karen Vecchio MP.

Carried

Sincerely,

Jana Nethercott Clerk

P: 519.785.0560 E: [email protected] F: 519.785.0644 www.westelgin.net Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 8. d. SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB P.O. Box 983 Wheatley, Ontario N0P 2P0 www.swoc.ca

Ms. Janice Hensel Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk The Corporation of the Township of Pelee [email protected]

Re: Letter of Support for Multi species hunts on Pelee Island

The Southwest Outdoors Club (SWOC) is an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) affiliated club based in Wheatley. We have 150+ members, many of whom hunt on the island and fish the waters surrounding the Lake Erie islands.

It has come to our attention that the Township of Pelee may be looking into the possibility of creating a Hungarian partridge hunt similar to the long standing ring necked pheasant hunt. There could even be future possibilities for additional species such as chukar partridge and non- native quail.

The addition of such a novel island hunting opportunity would no doubt draw a new generation of hunters to Pelee island. A multi species hunt could be a lasting benefit to township coffers as well as the many island individuals and businesses catering to hunters.

The SWOC hopes that the township will consider adding new species to the traditional pheasant hunt.

Thank you Dan Reive, President, SWOC

Working Together To Protect and Improve Our Outdoors Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 8. e.

From: Dean Ware Date: Thu, May 20, 2021 at 7:45 AM Subject: Pelee Island Hunting Proposal To: Mayor Durocher

Most folks do not know this but Pelee Island does have a Hungarian (gray) Partridge hunting season.

Perhaps the township would like to take advantage of this opportunity and create a put- and- take hunt similar to the current pheasant hunt at the same time frame which would give a new hunting experience to your visitors and added revenues to the township in the way of additional license fees to already booked hunters.

I have provided correspondence below with Ontario Federation of Angler and Hunters(OFAH) and the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Also this will not negatively effect any endangered species- if there is any concerns as these gamebirds will be removed by hunting. If any birds are left they can become food for Gray Fox, Blue Racer and Eastern Fox snake.

Wayne Gerber can supply adult Hungarian Partridge, Bobwhite quail and Chukar partridge this season. Incubation period is May-June.

Correspondence:

In order to release Hungarian partridge, a Licence to Own and Operate a Game Bird Hunting Preserve (GBHP) would need to be obtained. This allows the purchase, possession, release (for immediate hunting) and hunting of game birds listed on the licence.

As there is already a license issued for the pheasant hunt, the MNRF can do a review and if approved, do a licence amendment or renew the licence for 2021 with the addition of Hungarian Partridge. This would require the license holder (I’m assuming the municipality) to reach out to the MNRF and get a licence amendment. A large portion of the review for these licences, or amendments to add another species to these licences are; intent, location, surrounding land uses, zoning restrictions, and size requirements for keeping game birds in captivity. All of this information, should already be known by the current licence holder. I would suggest that the municipality reach out to Erin Muller at the District to discuss the process. She can be reached at 519-619-8695 or at [email protected].

Hopefully that helps, please call me to discuss further.

Yours in Conservation,

Dean Ware Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 8. f.

Date: April 19, 2021

To: [email protected] From: Gravel Watch Ontario, [email protected] Re: Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt, ERO number 019-3136

OVERVIEW

The following is a submission by Gravel Watch Ontario (GWO; www.gravelwatch.org) in response to the request for feedback on the Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt ERO 019-3136. Gravel Watch Ontario is a province-wide coalition of citizen groups and individuals that acts in the interests of residents and communities to protect the health, safety, quality of life of Ontarians and the natural environment in matters that relate to aggregate resources.

Gravel Watch Ontario recognizes the obligation to protect our agricultural lands, water resources and natural environment, all of which are essential for building a climate resilient Ontario for future generations. Gravel Watch Ontario has commented on government planning and aggregate policies for over 15 years and works with our members to ensure that policies regulating gravel extraction do not result in permanent loss of farmland or rural landscape amenities and do not damage the integrity of the water resources supplied by the rural landscape.

The consultation on ways to grow the size of Ontario’s Greenbelt is especially timely as the COVID 19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for food security from local sources during crisis periods and as one of the key factors in the subsequent economic recovery. Ontario has some of the best agricultural land in Canada, much of which is not protected by current land-use planning policies. These lands are a finite, non- renewable resource, and the foundation of one of the province’s largest economic sectors, agri-food. Expansion of the Greenbelt will provide permanent protection of the farmland, water sources and natural ecosystems within the proposed Plan area as well as an opportunity for Ontario to become a world leader in farmland conservation. To mitigate the impact of the leapfrogging of development and aggregate extraction beyond the four Provincial Plans, Gravel Watch Ontario believes that more restrictive development policies are required throughout the province.

Overall, Gravel Watch Ontario supports the proposed expansion of the Greenbelt as outlined in the Initial Study Area of the Paris Galt Moraine and Urban River Valleys.

1 Gravel Watch Ontario agrees with the province that the Paris Galt Moraine is a valuable groundwater system that must be protected. The moraines continue to be under pressure for aggregate development, water takings (including below-water-table extraction), growth as well as the impacts of a changing and variable climate.

Recently an interim licence approval was granted for aggregate extraction of 750,000 tonnes of dolostone per year (for +25 years) in an ecologically rich area of the Paris Galt Moraine in Rockwood, Ontario (Hidden Quarry). Studies have shown that the quarry will impact both municipal and private wells and a provincially significant wetland. Gravel Watch Ontario is concerned that the quarry will serve as a precedent for unlimited extension to adjacent properties and an expansion into a mega quarry site.

In determination of the boundary for the expanded Greenbelt, GWO believes that the following points must be addressed:

 That the Greenbelt boundaries be significantly expanded to include more of Ontario’s agricultural land  That below-water table aggregate extraction be prohibited in the Greenbelt (refer to Bill 71, Paris Galt Moraine Conservation Act, 2019)  That there be broader moraine protection across the province (i.e. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act) in addition to the Greenbelt Plan  That the Moffat Moraine (part of the Paris, Galt and Moffat Moraines ANSI) be included in the Initial Study Area and mapping  That the Greenbelt Plan policy 4.3.2 (2) (Non-Renewable Resource Policies) which restricts municipal official plans and zoning bylaws from containing provisions that are more restrictive than the policies of the Greenbelt Plan be removed and replaced with1.4.1 (How to Read This Plan) which states that if the plans, regulations or standards are more restrictive than this Plan, the more restrictive provision shall prevail  That provincial policy leadership is required to analyze the extent to which the cumulative effect of aggregate extraction negatively impacts groundwater recharge in the moraine areas  That the province assess the cumulative impacts of water taking and/or permitting in the Greenbelt Plan Study Areas and across the province  That the outwash gravel deposits adjacent to the moraine that store and transmit groundwater recharged in the moraine to river valleys, and the river valleys that contain the high-baseflow streams fed by discharge from the moraine be included in the mapped area  Clarification is needed as to how the identification and future protection of the designated areas relate to either the Natural Heritage System or the Agricultural System for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan  Clarification is needed as to how the identification and future protection of the water features relates to existing source water protection policies. For example, how does Greenbelt designation of river valleys compliment and reinforce the source water protection area for the Eramosa River Valley

2  In keeping with the directives of the consultation proposal that stipulates the provincial government will not remove lands from the Greenbelt, we request that the government cancel plans to build Highway 413 (GTA West) and the Bradford Bypass (Holland Marsh Highway)

The above relates to the overall protection of the agricultural land base and the connectivity of the natural heritage and water resource systems that sustain ecological and human health and form the environmental framework in south-central Ontario. As requested in the consultation document, we have outlined in detail our answers to your specific questions below.

QUESTION 1 What are your thoughts on the initial focus area of the Study Area of the Paris Galt Moraine?

The Initial Focus Area of the Paris Galt Moraine indicates that the government has a clear understanding of the need to expand the Greenbelt and to protect water resource systems for future generations. Recent investigative studies show that the contributions of the moraine to groundwater recharge and discharge extend well beyond the physical land form and that they influence water flow, temperatures, quality and associated terrestrial and aquatic habitats in the water system. It has been pointed out in submissions by the City of Guelph and the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) that the current mapping fails to consistently include all the glacial outwash areas next to the moraine that provide the groundwater flow linkages between the moraine features and the rivers which are sustained by moraine recharge (i.e. the Eramosa River and other streams identified by the GRCA in their submission).

Both urban development and rural land-use practices such as below-water-table aggregate extraction continue to be at risk to the integrity of the hydrologic and ecological functions of the moraine. The cumulative impacts of both aggregate extraction and water taking must be considered in relation to growth and development.

GWO recommends that a Moraine Protection Act for all moraines in the Province of Ontario be established in addition to the policies of the Greenbelt Plan. We also recommend that the mapping of the Initial Study Area include outwash areas and spillways.

GWO is concerned that the Greenbelt Plan may provide less protection from aggregate extraction than current municipal plans due to the wording of Section 4.3.2 (2) of the Plan. The Grand River Conservation Authority, the Township of North Dumfries, the City of Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo oppose any extension of the Greenbelt Legislation at this time. The Region of Waterloo requests enhanced municipal consultation prior to establishment of final mapping associated with the proposed Greenbelt expansion. They advise that unless policies (language and framework) are

3 revised, they oppose any extension. Their response to the Province’s Consultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt is as follows:

“The Greenbelt Plan does not limit municipalities from adopting policies that are more stringent than the requirements of the Greenbelt Plan, except in relation to agricultural uses and mineral aggregate resources. On those topics, the policies of the Greenbelt Plan prevail and municipalities cannot adopt policies that are more stringent.”

“The Regional Official Plan also prohibits aggregate extraction in Core Environmental Features. The Greenbelt Plan does not include this prohibition.”

“Given that a large share of the region’s groundwater recharge areas also overlap with some of the region’s largest aggregate deposits, Regional staff have consistently recommended a precautionary approach when considering the extraction of mineral aggregate resources. As noted above, some of these policies are more stringent than the requirements in the Greenbelt Plan.”

QUESTION 2 What are the considerations in moving from a Study Area to a more defined boundary of the Paris Galt Moraine?

We agree with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture that the province clarify how defining a boundary to bring the Paris Galt Moraine into the Greenbelt will have regard for other provincial policy directives such as emphasizing a watershed-based approach to water-resource planning and giving recognition to the moraine’s role in hydrological functions.

Development of a Paris Galt Moraine Conservation Plan in addition to the Greenbelt Plan would address and protect the features and functions of a more defined Moraine Study Area. GWO recommends that these Moraine Plans be applied province-wide and that:  they must prohibit below-water-table extraction in clear, straightforward language  aggregate extraction is not permitted in natural core areas (as in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan)

The province must adhere to Section 1.4.1 of the Greenbelt Plan and not have exception for mineral aggregate resources.

QUESTION 3 What are your thoughts on the initial focus area of adding, expanding and further protecting Urban River Valleys?

Both public and private lands must be included to provide protection, avoid fragmentation and act as corridors for wildlife. We do agree with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture that including the Urban River Valleys in the total Greenbelt land area should not be used in order to balance the loss of protected agricultural lands to development and aggregate extraction. 4 QUESTION 4 Do you have suggestions for other potential areas to grow the Greenbelt?

We believe that Ontario’s Greenbelt should be expanded to include more agricultural land. In addition to the Greenbelt Plan, the moraines require a broader province wide Conservation Plan with more restrictive aggregate policies that include no below water table extraction.

Identifying ‘food belts’ in various regions of the province and by branding the goods produced there encourages Ontarians to grow and buy locally which will contribute to Ontario’s economy and promote tourism comparable to the evolution of the Niagara Region’s vineyards.

GWO supports Ontario Nature in that the following water resource areas should be protected:  All moraines within the GGS, given their vital role in providing clean drinking water and mitigating floods;  Private lands within urban river valleys, since it is primarily private lands, not public lands, that are threatened with urbanization and development;  Coldwater streams, wetlands and headwaters of river systems since they improve water quality, provide critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and afford many further benefits such as flood control, carbon storage, groundwater recharge and recreational opportunities;  Former glacial Lake Algonquin and Iroquois Shorelines and Plain since they feature significant groundwater discharge zones and are the headwaters of many cold water streams; and  The Lake Simcoe Basin and Northern Simcoe County where many important ecological and hydrological features are vulnerable to land speculation and intensive development.

QUESTION 5 How should we balance or prioritize any potential Greenbelt expansion with the other provincial priorities?

As noted by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, it is important to acknowledge that less than 5% of Ontario’s land base can support any agricultural production. From 2011 to 2016, the Census of Agriculture indicated that Ontario lost 319,700 acres of Ontario farmland. That’s 175 acres of farmland per day. The current system is resulting in incremental loss of agricultural lands due to the prioritization of aggregate extraction, development and growth, over farmland preservation.

Several studies have suggested that enough aggregate supply is available currently to fuel economic growth for at least 50 years. Rather than continue to prioritize the extraction of new sources of aggregate, it would be in the province’s best interest to create incentives to maximize reuse and reprocessing of aggregate materials under

5 safe and appropriate industrial conditions. A recent study completed by The National Farmers’ Union, McMaster University and Gravel Watch Ontario revealed that 77% of aggregate extraction occurs on prime agricultural lands. Given that agricultural lands are a key economic driver in Ontario, they must be protected and prioritized from invasive industrial development such as mining, pits and quarries. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture stated that the ‘interim use’ of aggregate extraction as considered by the aggregate industry, undermines Ontario’s food sustainability and arguably permanently alters agricultural land. This finite, non-renewable resource must be permanently protected.

Aggregate extraction below the water-table results in a permanent water surface when extraction is finished. This situation results in direct exposure of the groundwater system to contamination from airborne sources and spills, as well as removes the possibility of rehabilitation of the site to resumed agricultural use. Prior to the late 1980’s, Section 3.16 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Guidelines Policy did not permit mineral extraction on Class 1 to 3 agricultural lands unless agricultural rehabilitation of the site was carried out. Gravel Watch Ontario believes that in conjunction with growing the Greenbelt consultation, below water table aggregate extraction should be prohibited on and full rehabilitation of all extraction sites to agricultural use is necessary. More effective and extensive monitoring and transparent reporting of existing pits and quarries is required.

QUESTON 6 Are there other priorities that should be considered?

We must consider that while the Greenbelt Plan protects the countryside, it also offers green space for urban dwellers. A key consideration is the positive contribution of urban residents to rural economies through recreational uses, purchases of goods and services, visits to restaurants, farmers’ markets, fairs, festivals and bed and breakfast establishments. From field to fork, the agri-food sector contributes $47.3B to Ontario’s economy and supports over 860,000 jobs.

With its general hummocky nature, sand and gravel deposits and permeable soils, the Paris Galt Moraine provides and purifies water at no cost to citizens. Establishing a Moraine Conservation Act is an opportunity to address water management concerns in a fiscally responsible manner now before the situation becomes dire. Failing to properly protect the moraine and in turn preserve the region’s source of fresh water will lead to massive investments for infrastructure to provide water for the region. Furthermore, local business, farmers and industry depend upon this water source for local jobs and prosperity.

6 CONCLUSION

Gravel Watch Ontario is optimistic that the outcome of this consultation process will lead to the permanent protection of the Paris-Galt Moraine. It is essential at this time that the province moves forward with the permanent protection of Ontario’s agricultural lands, natural heritage and water resources through both the Greenbelt Plan and a Moraine Conservation Act with more restrictive aggregate policies. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Greenbelt expansion in the Initial Study Area. Gravel Watch Ontario looks forward to continuing to work with the province during the next stages of this consultation and we welcome any questions you may have.

REFERENCES AND FURTHER LINKS

Review of the State of Knowledge for the Waterloo and Paris Galt Moraines. February 2009. Prepared for: Land and Water Policy Branch Ministry of the Environment. Prepared by Blackport Hydrogeology Inc. Blackport and Associates Ltd., AquaResource Inc.

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food: Revision to Food Land Guidelines Policy Regarding Mineral Aggregate Extraction (416/965).

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8 Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 9. a. The Corporation of the Township of Pelee Regular Meeting of Council COUNCIL RESOLUTION Date: May 25, 2021

Resolution 2021 – Moved by: Seconded by:

“BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby receives Report No. 2021 – 13 EC regarding DFO Drain Classification be received,

AND FURTHER, that administration be directed to enter into the necessary agreements with Natural Resource Solutions Inc and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in order to obtain $10,000 including applicable taxes to complete municipal drain classification.”

RESOLUTION RESULT RECORDED VOTE CARRIED YES NO DEFEATED DEFERRED REFERRED PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARED RECORDED VOTE (SEE RIGHT) WITHDRAWN MAYOR-Raymond Durocher CAO/Clerk-Janice Hensel

The above is a certified to be true copy of resolution number 2021 –

Janice Hensel CAO/Clerk Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 9. b. The Corporation of the Township of Pelee Regular Meeting of Council COUNCIL RESOLUTION Date: May 25, 2021

Resolution 2021 – Moved by: Seconded by:

“BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby acknowledges and respects the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of keeping Ontarians safe and healthy.

AND WHEREAS the Township of Pelee recognizes the importance of recent provincial wide actions to prevent the spread of the virus;

AND WHEREAS the Township of Pelee and all municipalities in Ontario have been adversely affected both economically and socially as a result of these measures;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, when the current “ Provincial Enhanced Stay-at-home Order” is lifted on June 2, 2021, that the Premier of Ontario consider an approach to re- opening of the Province that is safe and based on regional and local circumstances. A flexible response is vital to ensure there are no further delays to economic recovery in areas where COVID-19 incidents are declining;

AND FURTHER, that a copy of this resolution be posted to the municipal website and on all social media feeds, as well as emailed to the Member of Parliament and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

RESOLUTION RESULT RECORDED VOTE CARRIED YES NO DEFEATED DEFERRED REFERRED PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARED RECORDED VOTE (SEE RIGHT) WITHDRAWN MAYOR-Raymond Durocher CAO/Clerk-Janice Hensel The above is a certified to be true copy of resolution number 2021 –

Janice Hensel CAO/Clerk Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 9. c.

The Corporation of the Township of Pelee Regular Meeting of Council COUNCIL RESOLUTION Date: May 25, 2021

Resolution 2021 – Moved by: Seconded by:

“BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Pelee recognizes the impact of COVID-19 travel restrictions and hereby extends the current parking permits to June 30, 2021.

AND FURTHER, that the requirement for 2021 Parking permits be re-instated effective July 1, 2021.”

RESOLUTION RESULT RECORDED VOTE CARRIED YES NO DEFEATED DEFERRED REFERRED PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARED RECORDED VOTE (SEE RIGHT) WITHDRAWN MAYOR-Raymond Durocher CAO/Clerk-Janice Hensel

The above is a certified to be true copy of resolution number 2021 –

Janice Hensel CAO/Clerk Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 9. d. i) The Corporation of the Township of Pelee Regular Meeting of Council COUNCIL RESOLUTION Date: May 25, 2021

Resolution 2021 – Moved by: Seconded by:

“Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby receive Report No: 2021 – 14 MF: Financial Summary at April 30, 2021. Budget to Actual Report: 2020 Unaudited/ 2021 at May 20, 2021.”

RESOLUTION RESULT RECORDED VOTE CARRIED YES NO DEFEATED DEFERRED REFERRED PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARED RECORDED VOTE (SEE RIGHT) WITHDRAWN MAYOR-Raymond Durocher CAO/Clerk-Janice Hensel

The above is a certified to be true copy of resolution number 2021 –

Janice Hensel CAO/Clerk Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 9. d. ii)

The Corporation of the Township of Pelee Regular Meeting of Council COUNCIL RESOLUTION

Date: May 25, 2021

Resolution 2021 – Moved by: Seconded by:

“Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby consents to the following item: i. Disbursements as at May 20, 2021 in the amount of $13,084.67.”

RESOLUTION RESULT RECORDED VOTE CARRIED YES NO DEFEATED DEFERRED REFERRED PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARED RECORDED VOTE (SEE RIGHT) WITHDRAWN MAYOR-Raymond Durocher CAO/Clerk-Janice Hensel

The above is a certified to be true copy of resolution number 2021 –

Janice Hensel CAO/Clerk Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 13. a. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PELEE

BY-LAW: 2021 – 16

“2021 TAX RATIOS”

(May 25, 2021)

A by-law for establishing tax ratios

WHEREAS pursuant to Section 308 of the Municipal Act 2001, the council of a municipality shall pass a by-law establishing the tax ratios for that year for the municipality.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby enacts as follows:

The tax ratios for the municipality are as follows:

Residential 1.0000

Commercial Occupied 1.3855

Commercial Vacant 1.3855

Commercial Excess 1.3855

Industrial Occupied 0.9799

Industrial Vacant 0.9799

Industrial Excess 0.9799

Farmlands 0.2500

AND THAT by-law 2020-17 passed on the 22nd day of June, 2020 is hereby rescinded.

AND THAT this by-law shall come into the effect on the 25th day of May, 2021.

READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 25th DAY OF May 2021.

______MAYOR, Raymond Durocher

______CAO/CLERK, Janice Hensel Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 13. b.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PELEE

BY-LAW NO: 2021 – 17

“2021 TAX RATES”

(May 25, 2021)

A By-law to set and levy tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2021

WHEREAS Section 312 of The Municipal Act 2001, provides that the Council of a municipality shall, after the adoption of the estimates for the year, pass a by-law to levy a separate tax rate on the assessment in each property class;

AND WHEREAS the property classes have been prescribed by the Minister of Finance under the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, and Regulations thereto;

AND WHEREAS it is necessary for the Council of the Township of Pelee to levy on the whole of ratable property, according to the last revised assessment roll, the sum of $2,045,280 to be adopted in the budget estimates;

AND WHEREAS Sections 307 and 308 of the said Act require tax rates to be established in the same proportion to tax ratios;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby enacts as follows:

1. That a tax rate of 1.492510% is hereby adopted to be applied against the whole of the assessment for real property in the residential class.

2. That a tax rate of 2.067873% is hereby adopted to be applied against the whole of the assessment for real property in the commercial class as adjusted by the provisions of the Municipal Act 2001.

3. That a tax rate of 1.462511% is hereby adopted to be applied against the whole of the assessment for real property in the industrial class as adjusted by the provisions of the Municipal Act 2001.

4. That a tax rate of 0.373128% is hereby adopted to be applied against the whole of the assessment for real property in the farmlands class.

5. That a tax rate of 0.373128% is hereby adopted to be applied against the whole of the assessment for real property in the managed forests class.

6. Pursuant to the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, and the Regulations passed and to be passed pursuant to that Act, as amended, the following education tax rates are established:

Page 1 of 2 A rate of 0.153000% against the whole of the assessment for real property in the residential class;

A rate of 0.880000% against the whole of the assessment for real property in the commercial class;

A rate of 0.880000% against the whole of the assessment for real property in the industrial class;

A rate of 0.038250% against the whole of the assessment for real property in the farmlands class.

A rate of 0.038250% against the whole of the assessment for real property in the managed forests class.

7. That the reduction in the tax rate for commercial vacant and excess land is established at 30%.

8. That the reduction in the tax rate for industrial vacant and excess land is established at 35%.

9. That every owner shall be taxed according to the tax rates in this by-law and such tax shall become due and payable in two installments as follows:

50% of the final levy (after deduction of the interim levy) rounded upwards to the next whole dollar shall become due and payable on the 31st day of August 2021; and the balance of the final levy shall become due and payable on the 30th day of November 2021, and non-payment of the amount noted on the dates stated in accordance with this section shall constitute default.

10. That on all taxes of the levy which are in default, a penalty of 1.25% shall be added and thereafter a penalty of 1.25% per month will be added on the first day of each and every month the default continues, until December 31st, 2021.

11. That on all taxes in default on January 1st, 2022, interest shall be added at the rate of 1.25% per month for each month or fraction thereof in which the default continues.

12. That penalties and interest added in default shall become due and payable and shall be collected as if the same had originally been imposed and formed part of such unpaid tax levy.

13. That the collector may mail or cause the same to be mailed to the residence or place of business of such person indicated on the last revised assessment roll, a written or printed notice specifying the amount of taxes payable.

14. That taxes are payable at the Township of Pelee Municipal Office, 1045 West Shore Road, Pelee Island, Ontario, N0R 1M0.

READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 25th DAY OF May 2021.

______MAYOR, Raymond Durocher

______CAO/CLERK, Janice Hensel Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 13. c. The Corporation of the Township of Pelee By-Law 2021 – 18

“2020 DRAIN MAINTENANCE” (May 25, 2021)

A By-Law of the Township of Pelee to provide for the 2020 maintenance of the following municipal drains: Big Marsh and Curry Marsh to raise the sum of $101,072.43 to pay therefore. ______WHEREAS the above-mentioned drains were constructed as Drainage Works under the provisions of The Municipal Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.17, and according to the several by-laws of the municipality;

AND WHEREAS it is provided by the said reports, by-laws, and The Municipal Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.17 that the Municipality of the Township Pelee shall maintain the said Drainage Works, at the expense of the lands and roads in the Township in any way assessed for the construction thereof, as provided for in the various reports and by-laws;

AND WHEREAS in compliance with such duty, the Municipality has from time to time, carried out certain minor repairs on the said drains;

AND WHEREAS it is desirable to make a pro rata assessment and levy pursuant to The Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990, upon the lands, and roads assessed for the construction of the aforesaid drains, so as to recover the cost of the said repairs which cost amounts in all to $101,072.43;

AND WHEREAS that such balance of costs be raised in the year 2021 by being invoiced for amounts over $50.00. Those balances under $50.00 or that remain unpaid after June 30, 2021 will be placed on the collector’s roll against the respective lands.

This By-Law shall come into effect upon the final passing hereof, and may be cited as the Drainage Maintenance By-Law.

READ A FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY, 2021

______MAYOR, Raymond Durocher

______CAO/Clerk Janice Hensel Regular Meeting of Council Tuesday May 25, 2021 Item No. 13. d.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PELEE

BY-LAW: 2021 – 19

"CONFIRMATION OF PROCEEDINGS”

(May 25th, 2021)

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council

WHEREAS the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, states that the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Pelee wishes to confirm the proceedings and business conducted by Council;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Pelee does hereby enact as follows:

1. That the action of the Council at its Council meeting held on the 25th day of May, 2021 in respect to each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by Council is hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed; save and except resolutions resulting from closed meetings.

2. That the Mayor and the proper Officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents as may be necessary and the Clerk is authorized and directed to affix the Corporate Seal to all such documents.

3. That this by-law shall be cited as the "Confirmation of Proceedings By-law” (May 25th, 2021)

4. That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of passing thereof.

READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 25th day of May, 2021.

______MAYOR, Raymond Durocher

______CAO/Clerk, Janice Hensel